News – Page 56
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Fujitsu launches leave policy for carers
EXCLUSIVE: Fujitsu UK and Ireland has introduced a policy that enables employees to take up to four weeks unpaid leave to manage their caring responsibilities.David Brackwell, head of wellbeing and inclusion, UK and Ireland at Fujitsu, said: “One thing that is becoming an increasing challenge for people is caring responsibilities. ...
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ArticleLearn how to boost productivity at Employee Benefits Connect
Given the evolution of the workforce and its changing needs, organizations need to understand their own needs and adapt accordingly.Stephanie Franklin, vice president, talent and integrated HR at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, will lead a session called e-working programs: a tool to boost productivity at Employee Benefits Connect ...
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ArticleNielsen shares importance of strategic focus needed on employee engagement
Employee engagement is integral to the effective management of a transformational business change.Kathie Miller (pictured), senior vice president of global learning at Nielsen, will lead a session called Engaging a changing workforce at Employee Benefits Connect in New York on March 25, 2014.She will share her own experience, over the ...
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ArticleCoca-Cola signs up to staff engagement initiative
Coca-Cola Enterprises and Telent are among the employers that have signed up for a new employee engagement initiative.The initiative, which was launched by Standard Life, aims to develop the most effective means of employee engagement in a post-auto-enrolment world.It includes a range of messaging campaigns available for all employers with ...
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Telefonica to extend recognition plan to Latin America
Telefonica is to extend its new recognition programme across Latin America in March.The plan, which was rolled out across Europe in autumn 2013, has been aligned with the technology organisation’s latest global transformation programme.Natasha Rice, director of reward and recognition at Telefonica Europe, spoke about the recognition plan and the ...
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Asda staff to share £27.8m bonus
Employees at Asda stores and depots are to share an annual bonus payout of £27.8 million.Nearly 143,000 employees with more than six months of service at the supermarket chain will receive a bonus of up to £320 on 28 February.More than 14,000 employees from Asda’s best performing stores will enjoy ...
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TFL recognises tube strike volunteers with vouchers
Transport for London (TFL) will recognise employees who volunteered to work during the industrial action on 5 and 6 February with a £25 high street gift voucher.The vouchers are part of TFL’s recognition scheme through which managers can nominate employees who have gone above and beyond their normal duties. They ...
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ArticleWellbeing benefits lead to higher employee satisfaction
More than half (51%) of respondents said the health and wellbeing benefits offered by their employer improve their overall job satisfaction, according to research by Investors in People.Its research, which surveyed 3,009 full-time employees, found that the opportunity to work flexible hours (43%) was the top health and wellbeing benefit ...
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Madgex adds charity run to wellbeing offer
EXCLUSIVE: Madgex employees will take part in a charity run in March, in the latest in a range of health and wellbeing initiatives the organisation provides to staff.The provider of job board software and CV services has organised a running team for the Sainsbury’s Sports Relief mile on 23 March.Hanna ...
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26% of HMRC staff satisfied with their benefits
Just over a quarter (26%) of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) staff feel satisfied with their total benefits package.HMRC’s People Survey 2013, which surveyed more than 30,000 employees as part of the Civil Service People Survey, also found that only 25% feel their pay reflects their performance.In addition, 23% said ...
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Debi O’Donovan: Positive work spaces have great benefits
Over the years I have worked mostly in offices and have only had a couple of roles that were public-facing across a counter. I have never worked in a manufacturing or construction environment. So my experience of workplaces is narrowly confined to the pokey, dusty office, the open plan office, ...
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Ikea pays pension contributions as bonus
Ikea Group became one of the first organisations to take this approach with the launch its reward programme Tack! at the end of last year. Through the scheme, Ikea will pay a total €100 million (£83.6 million) in pension contributions to reward employees with at least five years’ service, assuming ...
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Swiss Re extends incentives for energy efficiency
Swiss Re has extended its financial support for employees globally who reduce their personal carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint.Its COyou2 programme has been extended for a period of seven years, ending in 2020 in line with the reinsurer’s current climate strategy.The programme aims to raise awareness among Swiss Re employees about ...
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Virgin Media partners Evans Cycles for charity support
Virgin Media has partnered Evans Cycles to support disability charity Scope.The media organisation has offered employees a bikes-for-work scheme provided by the cycling retailer as part of its voluntary benefits offering since 2011.Through the partnership, a percentage of Virgin Media’s employees’ initial bikes-for-work order has been donated to purchase a ...
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Article34% of employees received a pay rise in 2013
Only a third (34%) of respondents nationally received a pay rise in 2013, according to research by recruitment website Reed.The Reed 2014 Salary and market insight report, which surveyed 2,500 employers and employees, found that only 24% of employee respondents received a bonus in 2013.The research also found that nearly ...
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Article39% of HR professionals value own perks
The Employee Benefits Salary survey 2014, which questioned 361 people who are responsible for managing benefits and reward in UK organisations, found that 50% are only somewhat satisfied, while 15% are neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 13% are somewhat dissatisfied and 3% are highly dissatisfied.However, more than one-third (39%) said they ...
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Employers plan benefits strategy changes in 2014
Nearly one in six (59%) respondents plan to change their benefits strategy in 2014, according to research by Edenred.Its Benefits insight: trends for benefits in 2014 research, which surveyed almost 100 HR and reward professionals, found that 69% plan to increase the number of benefits they offer in 2014.Nearly three-quarters ...
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Debbie Lovewell-Tuck: Wellbeing can fight the blues
All too often, good intentions around exercise and healthy eating go out of the window with the promise that we will be good when the weather starts to improve.With this in mind, the winter months might not seem like the most appropriate time to launch or promote health and wellbeing ...
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Care UK launches online benefits portal
Care UK has launched an online benefits portal for its 22,000 employees.The portal, which was rolled out in December 2013, aims to ensure the health and social care provider’s benefits package is accessible to all staff, particularly nurses and care workers who do not have regular access to a computer ...
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Employers focus on winter wellbeing
James Dunningham, operations director at Health at Work, said: “This is a good time for employers to take advantage of new year’s resolutions, the general motivation that people feel in January when they step onto the scales, and special offers in the wider community, such as discounted gym memberships and ...